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June 07, 2012, 09:56:32 AM |
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Hey,
Is it possible to organize a very cheap and very massive production of plastic QR-code tags that users could carry as real life key-chain dongles, wallet cards and even tucking them to real life objects to sell or donate.
That would be massive invasion move into RL. After all everyone is expected to use bitcoin with their smartphone and all wallet apps do scan QR-codes.
The QR-code tag ideally should be tough and durable. Black and White could be not a paint, but (laser?) etching or dipping to show other color layer in two layered plastic (have no idea how expensive that is).
The challenge as I see it is to be able to make them all unique cheap as opposed to mass-production of identical things.
Any experts in the field?
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June 07, 2012, 12:28:32 PM |
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June 08, 2012, 10:35:39 AM |
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Look in Thailand or China. ^^
But wouldn't have the user to submit his address first?
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June 08, 2012, 10:54:04 AM Last edit: February 02, 2015, 10:11:56 AM by bitcats |
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They already exist. See my previous user av ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif)
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June 08, 2012, 04:14:13 PM |
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I'm not sure if that's what the OP had in mind. I'd think something more bling would be cool. Actually gave me a cool idea myself ![Tongue](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/tongue.gif)
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June 08, 2012, 04:19:41 PM |
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The challenge as I see it is to be able to make them all unique cheap as opposed to mass-production of identical things. Any experts in the field?
How cheap do you need them to be? A digital card printer can print black resin (virtually indestructible) on PVC card for about $0.15 ea.
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June 09, 2012, 12:55:13 AM |
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You mean like this? https://bit-pay.com/cards.htmlI've got one on my keyring too. credit-card durability plastic. If you send me money I get a text message alert. depending on my profile settings, the bitcoins can be forwarded to my wallet of choice, or cashed out and deposited into my bank account. Best of all - if I lose this (or post it on the internet) the only thing someone can do - is give me money! ![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fi59.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg296%2Ftonygal%2Fmykeyring-sm.jpg&t=665&c=ej8iRfma1jQUkw) the front side is prettier ![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F52611567%2Fkeyring-photo-small.jpg&t=665&c=sCXTIzv1W47vAQ)
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BitPay : The World Leader in Bitcoin Business Solutions https://bitpay.comDoes your website accept bitcoins?
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June 09, 2012, 01:59:01 AM Last edit: June 09, 2012, 02:27:05 AM by tbcoin |
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the bitcoins can be forwarded to my wallet of choice, or cashed out and deposited into my bank account.
Then the address of the card is really yours and depends of you that forwarded correctly to the client? My deposit keychain, UV resistant and waterproof ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif) ![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fimg266.imageshack.us%2Fimg266%2F3624%2Fdepositkey.jpg&t=665&c=3Q3Dt4VtjfjKmA) EDIT: Also I receive a sms when it receives payments ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif) (blockchain notifications+mail2sms) EDIT: But I haven't a Porsche XD
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June 09, 2012, 02:07:44 AM |
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You mean like this? https://bit-pay.com/cards.htmlI've got one on my keyring too. credit-card durability plastic. If you send me money I get a text message alert. depending on my profile settings, the bitcoins can be forwarded to my wallet of choice, or cashed out and deposited into my bank account. Best of all - if I lose this (or post it on the internet) the only thing someone can do - is give me money! ![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fi59.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg296%2Ftonygal%2Fmykeyring-sm.jpg&t=665&c=ej8iRfma1jQUkw) the front side is prettier ![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F52611567%2Fkeyring-photo-small.jpg&t=665&c=sCXTIzv1W47vAQ) Is that a set of keys to a Porsche? business must be booming ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
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June 09, 2012, 05:40:59 AM |
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the bitcoins can be forwarded to my wallet of choice, or cashed out and deposited into my bank account.
Then the address of the card is really yours and depends of you that forwarded correctly to the client? My deposit keychain, UV resistant and waterproof ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif) ![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fimg266.imageshack.us%2Fimg266%2F3624%2Fdepositkey.jpg&t=665&c=3Q3Dt4VtjfjKmA) EDIT: Also I receive a sms when it receives payments ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif) (blockchain notifications+mail2sms) EDIT: But I haven't a Porsche XD nice. now if we can get a million people to do this, we've got a movement! Make your own, or buy one, it doesn't matter. just get a bitcoin keyring address!
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June 09, 2012, 05:49:22 AM |
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I wholeheartedly concur
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June 09, 2012, 06:29:55 AM |
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you guys are awesome! ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif)
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June 10, 2012, 11:49:48 AM |
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BitcoinQR.com is on sale! PM me.
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TeslaUa (OP)
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June 10, 2012, 04:18:58 PM |
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I really want these things dirt cheap. To give them away basically for free. You got to give people something physical in hands instead of paper bills to get bitcoin going RL.
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June 10, 2012, 06:41:35 PM |
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The challenge as I see it is to be able to make them all unique cheap as opposed to mass-production of identical things.
Are you planning on printing the corresponding private key with the card? Or are you thinking the Bit-Pay model where the card is tied to a hosted wallet service?
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TeslaUa (OP)
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June 10, 2012, 07:53:44 PM |
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The challenge as I see it is to be able to make them all unique cheap as opposed to mass-production of identical things.
Are you planning on printing the corresponding private key with the card? Or are you thinking the Bit-Pay model where the card is tied to a hosted wallet service? No, I did not wanted to put a private key there, only public bitcoin address. tbcoin did ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) And it should not be tied to any particular wallet service, interoperateability is important.
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June 10, 2012, 08:50:04 PM |
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The challenge as I see it is to be able to make them all unique cheap as opposed to mass-production of identical things.
Are you planning on printing the corresponding private key with the card? Or are you thinking the Bit-Pay model where the card is tied to a hosted wallet service? No, I did not wanted to put a private key there, only public bitcoin address. tbcoin did ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) And it should not be tied to any particular wallet service, interoperateability is important. I guess I could have worded my question a bit better. How will you provide the private key to the purchaser of the card then? e.g., another card, or on a piece of paper or what? And then will it be mailed with the card, or sent electronically?
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June 10, 2012, 08:52:26 PM |
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The challenge as I see it is to be able to make them all unique cheap as opposed to mass-production of identical things.
Are you planning on printing the corresponding private key with the card? Or are you thinking the Bit-Pay model where the card is tied to a hosted wallet service? No, I did not wanted to put a private key there, only public bitcoin address. tbcoin did ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) And it should not be tied to any particular wallet service, interoperateability is important. I guess I could have worded my question a bit better. How will you provide the private key to the purchaser of the card then? e.g., another card, or on a piece of paper or what? And then will it be mailed with the card, or sent electronically? Well if you made them to order the buyer would already know the private key.
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TeslaUa (OP)
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June 10, 2012, 08:54:15 PM |
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I believe the purchaser would just generate public addresses himself and keep his private key secret. All manufacturer need to know are public addresses after all.
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